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LT12 VWK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,986 mi
Last recorded180,986 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 180,986 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2024 180,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 169,085 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2023 169,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 151,203 miles

nearside steering arm badly worn

offside rear bump stop worn

Fail 4 Apr 2022 151,202 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction glue on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription missing no post code or who made plate shown (0.1 (b))

nearside steering arm badly worn

offside rear bump stop worn

Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer poorly secured

Fail 26 Apr 2021 140,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer poorly secured

Pass 28 Apr 2020 130,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,404 miles

Both dipbeam failure warnings illuminated due to aftermarket bulbs fitted

Exhaust flexy section worn but not leaking

Exhaust mounting defective Modified exhaust system not utilising all mounting points (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 121,404 miles

Both dipbeam failure warnings illuminated due to aftermarket bulbs fitted

Exhaust flexy section worn but not leaking

Exhaust mounting defective Modified exhaust system not utilising all mounting points (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,501 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to fully inspect adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

dip beam bulbs different colours but within MOT limits

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,344 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 59,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LT12 VWK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT12 VWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT12 VWK registered?

LT12 VWK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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